All the fashion editors are saying the same thing: the recession is teaching us to concentrate on buying a few key pieces for the season and to accessorise,  accessorise,  accessorise rather than buy lots of different items that will be worn for only a few short months, or even weeks!

And by accessories they mean more than just bags or boots.  They mean jewellery too.

Here are my top ten tips for choosing jewellery that will give your look a stylish update without breaking the bank:

1)       Do not be tempted by cheap mass produced ‘fashion’ jewellery.  It won’t last and you’ll be sick of it after just a few wears.

2)       Make sure your jewellery suits you.  If you are big busted, go for necklaces that stop before your heaving bosom – or land well beyond it.

3)       Never wear a chain so it pokes over the top of a roll neck jumper.  That is just wrong.  Keep it hidden next to your skin and wear a long chunky necklace over the top instead.

4)       If you are not too confident about your neck, buy necklaces that sit below your collarbone to draw the eye downwards.  If your neck is one of your best assets, show it off with a shorter necklace or choker.

5)       Choose jewellery in semi-precious stones in colours that complement your clothes or look good against your skin.

6)       Be different.  Choose unique handmade items.  There are loads online, from the quirky (try etsy.com or folksy.co.uk) to the more sophisticated (such as at www.didihandmadejewellery.co.uk).

7)       The simplest outfit can be dressed up with a stunning necklace.  No-one will notice if you are wearing the same dress or shirt as last year if you are wearing a lovely necklace with it.  It is the jewellery they will notice.

8)       Add a bracelet or two so that you are constantly cheered up by the sight of it as you work.  Remember – others see your earrings or your necklace but you see your bracelets all the time!

9)      Buy jewellery with a story.  Rather than saying – oh, I got this at the mall or department store, much more interesting for you to be able to say – oh, I found this great jewellery designer online – this is the only one of its kind!

10)    Go for quality – semi-precious stones are better than plastic or glass for the ultimate style statement and you can add to your collection as your budget allows. 

Jewellery has an amazing ability to lift an old outfit or to add that special something to show off a new one.  It is the ultimate accessory and you don’t have to wait until your birthday to treat yourself!

Didy Ward is a freelance report writer and jewellery maker. She is based in Suffolk, in the UK and each of her jewellery designs is unique, inspired by the coasts and countryside of East Anglia. To learn more visit www.didihandmadejewellery.co.uk.

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For all the fashion conscious women who are eagerly waiting for trends declaration- here is a good news. Yes you can now know what will be the jewelery trends for the year 2010! All said and done, skyrocketing prices of gold and effects of recession (though slowing down gradually) will make beaded jewelery the most popular style statement of 2010. Here are some pointers for you to note down about the trends of beads jewellery in 2010!

• In 2009, ethnic jewelery was popular. African beads, seed beads were liked by the people. In 2010, although the fashion trends will be international in flavor (that means, designs will be more or less similar all over), the cultural mark will be there. Native materials and locally found beads will be used extensively for jewelery making.
• People will search for individual fashion and style statement. Therefore, custom made beaded jewelery will remain popular. A search for meaning will result in creation of pieces that have greater symbolism. One and all jewelery pieces will tell a story – unique to its creator and wearer. Thus, 2010 is also a year of  symbolic jewelery.
• Hand made jewelery will continue to be hugely popular among masses. People will express their creativity by wearing own hand crafted beaded jewelery- necklaces, pendants, rings, bands- whatever they can make. Brides too will like to be DIY kinds. They will definitely wear bright, bold statement wedding jewelery but they don’t have to be expensive. Bright colored beaded necklaces will be preferred over pearls or diamonds.
• Small, light bracelets; subtle beautifully beaded pendant; dangling earrings with glass beads or a central focus piece will become immensely popular. All will be in symmetry with clothing fashion trends.
• As far as colors are concerened, cold colored beads will be more popular in 2010. Blacks, whites, blues and grays will be extensively used. If color forecasts of Pantone are to be believed then, Violet (Soft purple) and Aurora (other name for yellow) will lead the way in Spring/Summer 2010.

If you too are excited enough about beaded jewelery then why wait till new year? Make some for Christmas itself- for yourself and for gifts! Get some clues for making beaded jewelery. Read Beaded Jewellery for Christmas Gift- Tips for Buying Beads

Readers are recommended to read more about beads, beads craft and beaded jewelery at http://www.beads-manufacturers.com

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